Aviva Health News/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-newsAviva Health NewsenTue, 03 Mar 2015 22:36:26 -0000Grief can play a part in older patient illness, research findshttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801748305/grief-can-play-a-part-in-older-patient-illness-res/A new study has revealed the extent of the role grief can play when the health of an older person deteriorates.Research could lead to heart disease-tackling 'superfoods'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801748048/research-could-lead-to-heart-disease-tackling-supe/It is hoped that a new breakthrough regarding a protein that helps to look after our bodies could result in the development of new superfoods.'Electronic skin' could boost manual breast cancer examshttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801748044/electronic-skin-could-boost-manual-breast-cancer-e/New technology is hoping to significantly improve the accuracy of breast cancer screening.Leukaemia breakthrough made in Londonhttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747750/leukaemia-breakthrough-made-in-london/Scientists believe they have a much better understanding of childhood leukaemia, thanks to the results of a new study.Teachers 'could help to tackle childhood obesity'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747749/teachers-could-help-to-tackle-childhood-obesity/New research has indicated the role teachers could play in promoting physical activity among children.Gold nanoparticles used to treat brain tumourshttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747745/gold-nanoparticles-used-to-treat-brain-tumours/An innovative method of treating brain cancer has so far yielded positive results.Teenage sleeplessness 'can lead to obesity'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747744/teenage-sleeplessness-can-lead-to-obesity/New research has emphasised the importance of getting a full night's sleep for teenagers.'Super parents' at risk of mental health conditions, says studyhttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747743/super-parents-at-risk-of-mental-health-conditions-/A new report has found many modern parents who put pressure on themselves to do everything in the early stages of their child's life are risking their wellbeing.Cancer researchers highlight importance of 'natural killer cells'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747741/cancer-researchers-highlight-importance-of-natural/Specialised immune cells could be crucial in enabling scientists to stop melanomas spreading to other parts of the body.Cancer drug 'could benefit kidney stones patients'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801747740/cancer-drug-could-benefit-kidney-stones-patients/New research has indicated that medication used to treat leukaemia patients could also help those struggling with kidney stones.New approach to flu treatment developed by researchershttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801736655/new-approach-to-flu-treatment-developed-by-researc/Scientists are focusing on a different area of the flu virus to see if they can reduce the severity of the illness.How can I eat a healthy breakfast?http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801736027/how-can-i-eat-a-healthy-breakfast/Here are some suggestions on how to improve the nutritional content of your first meal of the day.Smell test 'could help to detect early Alzheimer's'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801735062/smell-test-could-help-to-detect-early-alzheimers/Losing an ability to identify odours could indicate an onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.Sleep problems 'could identify early onset Parkinson's'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801734716/sleep-problems-could-identify-early-onset-parkinso/New research has suggested a particular form of sleep disturbance could indicate the early stages of Parkinson's disease.A guide to the liverhttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801734426/a-guide-to-the-liver/The liver is the body's chemical lab, producing substances to assist digestion, synthesising proteins and removing toxins from the bloodstream.High cholesterol linked with breast cancerhttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801733710/high-cholesterol-linked-with-breast-cancer/New research indicates women with a high level of cholesterol may be at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.How to treat sunburnhttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801732524/how-to-treat-sunburn/If you are unlucky enough to get burned, there are actions you can take to make yourself better.New protein discovery offers pancreatic cancer hopehttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801732362/new-protein-discovery-offers-pancreatic-cancer-hop/Researchers have identified a new protein that could be crucial in the future treatment of pancreatic cancer.Aspirin use 'may lower pancreatic cancer risk'http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801731602/aspirin-use-may-lower-pancreatic-cancer-risk/The continued use of low doses of aspirin could lower the risk of pancreatic cancer, new research has suggested.A guide to the hearthttp://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/latest-news/story/801731161/a-guide-to-the-heart/The heart is the engine room of the body, pumping oxygen without rest. Taking good care of it can have a huge effect on your wellbeing.